The body pulled from Otter Creek Tuesday night has been identified as Nicholas Garza.  According to Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley, the Medical Examiner positively identified the body through dental records.

Garza disappeared from the Middlebury College campus last February. 

When rescue workers pulled the body out of creek Tuesday night, they found a form of identification on the body, which was still intact, but badly decomposed.

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The following is a statement released late Tuesday night, from Natalie Garza, mother of Nick Garza.  

"Nicholas had a wit that was quick smart and sure, but moreover, humble. He cherished his family, especially his younger brother Damon. He was a serious young man; his integrity and perception of life were beyond his short years. Grace to him was given from birth, as was his love of literature, music, and philosophy.

"We will miss his thick black hair and easy laughter. Nothing in life has prepared us for such a loss. We hope to honor him in the simple and pure way that he lived his life. He was adored, deeply loved, and those who knew him were blessed with an extraordinary man.

"Thank you to the thousands of letters, e-mails, and prayers."

You can also find a full statement from Middlebury College President Ronald Liebowitz here.

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